One white, grape variety that doesn’t seem to get much justice
outside of France’s Loire Valley, South Africa and certain parts of California
is Chenin Blanc. It’s resistant to many diseases and grows in climates often
too warm for many other Vinfera types. It’s extremely versatile making great
dry, medium-dry, medium, and spectacular sweet wines. Noble Rot or Botrytis
loves it and it creates fabulous Icewine. It even produces wonderful sparkling
selections. It can take oak, if desired, has good body and, at times, possesses
reasonable aging potential. Full of floral, honeyed, melon, quince, honeydew,
flint and zesty acidity, it’s extremely food-friendly. It’s too darn bad more
producers don’t choose to work with it!
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